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SOVEREIGJV REMEDIES 
FOR THE CURE OF 

DISEASES OF HORSES, 

IN THE VARIOUS STAGES OF DISEASE. 



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This Work contains nfull and complete list of Infallible Heme 

dies for the Cure of all the Diseases to which Horses in this 

climate are liable^ together zvith the various and tmilii- 

plied Symptoms attending said Diseases in their 

different stages. This Work zoill also contain 

Directions for the Surgical Treatment of 

Horses; and their management, both 

in harness and under the saddle 



BY 



ic^3MW]i]L m^'E ^ Aa ^. lEwm^mm. 



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Entered according to the act of Cougress, in the year 1854, by Samukl Ray and A. J. 
Hunter, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of tke United States, for the District 
of Kentucky. 



BOOK & JOB PRINTS n, 
a LAS COW, KY. 



PKEFACE. 



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METHOD OF GEWTLOG HORSES 



The horfiois naturally an affectionate and mild animal; and the onW 
rcrtson why he is no! as docile and tractable as the dog, is because 
the same system of management is not adopted in his education. The 
Arab, who fondles on his horse as he would his child, feeding him from 
his own hand and keeping him in the same tent with his family, is re- 
paid in having an animal that he can govern at will by a word or sign 
— which will single him out from a thousand, and which will not de- 
sert him. 

By our system, the wildest or most vicious horse may be made, in a 
Bhorltime, as mild and gentle as the Arabian. 

My secretin taming horses, it is to be obseived, consists in the uni- 
iormily of order, and uniformity of all things, with that patience and 
mildness which removes fear and gives confidence in a man, Teach 
him to look for caresses and protection from your hand, — instead of in- 
juries; feed and water him from your own hand, as the dog, rubing ar.d 
patting him in the face, and talking kind to him, are the most etTectual 
means of soolhing the most vicious. 

V» [ndividuality Large. — Graal powers of observation — desire to 
see and examine — acrurate. 

2. Form Large.- Great memory of faces, form, shape and counte- 
nances, 

3. Size Large. — Ability to judge of proportion, distance and siz-j. 

4. Weight.— Power of ballancing and preserving his equilibrium in 
different positions — aids to be sure-fooled, as mules are more sure-fool- 
ed than horses. 

5. Color Large. — Observes various colors, as you see all nnimaU 
notice. You will iiind horses fear a green blanket after the use ot a 
wliite oiie= 

6. Order Large. — Love of ordor and arrangement, as you see borsen 
go inlo any stable, if things remain in their usual places, and refuse to 
be rubbed against the hair. 

7. Number Large. — You see the horse, after doing the same things 
three or four times, is willing to continue the same, and is apt to drifik 



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\he same number of swallows of waller; some 30, others 40. but if not 
very dry, l5 or 20. 

<3. Locality Large.— Great memory of place and ihe positions of 
objects; have In the mind a kind of map of tho country around, seldom 
lose themselves. 

9. Eventuality Large.- -Great memory of passing avents and facts. 

10. Time Large. — Causes them to notice the time of the day to 
feed, the hour of the night to sleep, and the change of the weather. 

1 1 . Tune Large. — Notice various sounds, and if comhativenesy is 
well developed, love the sound of drums, trumpets, guns, &,c. 

12. Language Large. — Notice the sound of various words, as — 
come, go, who — and remember names. It is best to have horses iuin- 
gry before you commence handling them, then lake them oft to them- 
j^elves and give them half food, salt and water for three days; and, 
when they see you, they look for food and kindness. Every lime vou 
go to them give them something from your hand: tiien they will al- 
ways be kind to you. 

To tame a horse that is perfectly wild, have him in a stable or pad- 
dock, and after clearing the premises of everything calculated to fright- 
en him, (dogs, chickens, &c.,) drive him as gently as possible into a 
corner, and approach by degrees, that he may see there is no cause of 
alarm. If too skittish to let you handle him, take a rod 8 or 10 feet 
long, and rub him with it till somewhat gentle, and approach him gra- 
dually by shortening the rod. It the horse shovvs fight, and attempts 
to fly ai you, as the wildest are apt to do; shaking a blanket in his 
face will elTectually frighten him from his purpose. Soon as he will 
allow you to lay your hands on him, rub his face gently downwards, 
(not across or against the grain V>f the hair,) and as soon as he becomes 
reconciled to this, a? you will perceive by his eye and countenance, 
rub hi<! neck and back till you come to tail, repeating the opeialion 
sevcr.'il tin-jes, till he will permit you to handle his tail freely. You 
must rub him on both side?^, as he may be gentle on one side and not 
on tlie other. You may now lead h.im out, calling to him in a soothing 
steady voice; and, in about 10 minutes, or less, he will lollow>ou like a 
dos:. 

To teach a horse to lay down, belore he learns to lead, put a Iooi> 
over one ot his forelegs, as if going to shoe him; h^^ cannot get it ofl'; 
then gently pull against the bridle, and he will stretch his head out and 
lay down. Soft ground should always i)o selected, then rub and pat 
him till vou can sit on him or walk ovtr him. rubbin?- his flanks and 



and nil other parts. A broke hor?e should be exercised; and his toot 
laslened up, then turn Iiis head to one side and place water on the side 
upon which the foot is tied up. If he rears, tie rope a round his waist 
very tight, which will prevent it. 

To break a horse to harness, you may commence by putting a rope 
over his back and letting the ends hang loose on his sides, then lead 
him about, harnessing him as above until he becomes satisfied you do 
not intend to hurt him; then put on the harness and pull gently on the 
traces. In a ?hort time, by this kind of treatment, he will be prepared 
ioY work. If inclined to kick, you may side-line him, and he cannot in- 
jure himself by plunging or kicking. Somelimes, side-line? will be ne- 
cessary in breaking for the saddle; but then they are to be avoided if 
possible, by fastening a re p3 to his tail and pulling it round to the 
*ide. You may do much by fastening the tail between the leg-, or a 
line on his back or side, as it pi events him from kicking you. You 
may get a horse to start by pulling his tail to the side. 

To brake a horse for the saddle, you may begin showing the blanket, 
rubbing him with it; throwing it on his back. In a short time you may 
lay the saddle on; and, after fondling for a few minuies, you may fist- 
en it and ride with perfect safety. It is better, however, for someone 
to stand by his head at first, and keep him quiet, then to lead him along 
until all danger is over. If he is dangerous, he sliould be exercised in 
this way for some time, and left as he becomes moie gentle in working. 
You can then manage him better. It is^belter to work a horse to make 
him very gentle; but, if this cannot be done, I would recommend the 
use ot hilt and hcirness; that he may learn to be governed by the bri- 
dle. Be careful not to get his mouth sore. Put on, at first, a loose 
harness, and let. it remain for some time, {f the harness is tight it will 
make and unbroken horse sweat and faint. You may, in the case of 
a very vicious horse, side-line him. 

To make ahorse follow you, — You may make any man's horse follow 
you in t^n minutes, or some minutes less. Go {o the horse, rub his 
face, jaw and chin, leading him about, saying to him, Come along; 
any other words will answer, but a consiant tone is necessary. Take 
him to himselt. away from persons or horses; repeat rubbing, leading 
and ^topping. Sometimes turn him around all ways, and keep his 
atl ; t'on by saying. Come along. Put your arms round his neck, 
an( ^vr,..i' the words in his ear. With some horses it is important 
to it has a better effect in gentling them, and besides hides 

the secret. Kaep as near the horse as possible, and at first do i:jt| 



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walk {aster than he does. This process will cause any horse to fol- 
low. But if the animal has any injury in the face you had better pui 
off the trial until it is well. 

To accustom a hcrse to a Gun. — Commence showing your friendship 
by caressing as above detailed. Then snap a percussion cap with 
a pistol, and let the horse smell the smoke of gunpowder. At every 
explosion caress your horse till all fright is removed ; then you may 
fire small reports over head, around \and behind the horse until ail 
is easy. If you have a very wild horse, place him in a stall or pen^ 
so as to have him safe before you go through the above process. As 
soon as you convince the horse that the explosion will not hurt him, 
you may fire a cannon and he will not budge. To accustom a horse 
to an umbrella you walk before with one opening and shutting it. Let 
him smell it and rubit over his head. Then get upon him gently, and 
open it, and ride him along until his fear is over. It is in all 
cases of breaking a horse of habit, belter to take him to some new 
place away from home. At (he place where a horse has been spoiled 
you will alwa/f s find him unkinder than elsewhere. Horses will re- 
member for years places and and habits good or bad. You musl 
caress your horse on both sides, for a horse may be gentled on one 
side, and not on the other. 

To manage a fighting or kicking Horse, — Put him in a stall or pen 
in which he cannoi turn round, with slats through which you can put 
vour hand, (hen commencing by rubbing him in the fate and all 
over two or three times, raising his tail, and soothing by your voice. 
To shoe a horse, you must rub his legs gently, then tap o!je after 
another his /ore and hind feet, saying to him, Foot, foot, until he will 
let you raise them. Hold them awhile, and place them gently down. 
Repeat until all tear is removed. In this way you may lenrn the 
most vicious to be shod without difficulty. All you wish a horse to 
learn ought to be done three or four times and repeated two or three 
days in succession. 

To break a Horse of shying or dodging. — Never strike him for 
offences of this kind. But when he scares get down, rub him in the 
face, lead him to the object of alarm, then back, then mount and 
ride to the object. Repeat this several times when }our horse starts 
or shies, and he will soon overcome the habit. 

If your horse is scary about crossing bridges, lead him gently over 
fceveral times till you convince him he may cross without beiiig hurt. 

To make a Horse stand still when you mount. — Get on and off se.vc.. 



ral times without suffering jour horse to move out his tracks. After 
n few lessons your horse will wail till you start him yourself. Car- 
riage horses will wait till you start them yourself. Carriage horses 
should in this way be broke to stand perfectly still until started by 
the driver. 

To make a horse start who sulks in harness. — You pursue the same 
pian J18 with a contrary race horse, viz: After gentling him, turn his 
head to one side and speak to him kindly to come along. Should he 
not then move turn his head the other way and tiy him. I never 
yet with some of the worsi horses have had to turn their head the 
third time. 

To make a horse stand where you leave him. — Tie his head a little on 
one side to his saddle or fail. Some require a knot in the rein to the 
side as that will keep it in the place. When he moves, he mu»t fol- 
low his head, and turning round will soon make him dizzy and stop. 
Horses fastened in this way cannot be stampeded or run oft by wild 
hojses. Hundreds are thus lost. 

To make a wild horse kind to alL — Several persons must handle hinn 
otherwise he is only broke to you, ai:d you only can manage him. 

Wear while breaking a horse the same colored harness. 

Horses are observant of colors, and will not recogniie you readily, 
in a different color from the one you last handled them in. If a 
horse lie dowr<, and will not get up drive a stake in the ground and 
fasten him down for ten or twelve hours then loosen him, work him 
gently for about an hour; water and feed him. He will know better 
next iirrie. 

To manage a contrary race horse. — If he stops or snlks, go to him^ 
speak In him kindly, and rub him down the fao(;. Use the bridle no 
more than yon can help. Turn his head gently tc the right ( r to the 
left, aod you will never have to turn his he-nd this way more than 
three tisncs before the sulkiness wiil disappear, and he will be m iilinj^ 
to Si art. Then continue rubbing him in the face, talking to him as \n 
ether CMses, and keepinj^ him quiet by leading him about, usir-K 
the same soothing tone ol voice till the time for staitintj. Make him 
stand jr. one spot by rubbing him in the fjice. If he frets lead hiin 
away and then back to the same spot until he remains quiet vX that 
spot. Some tliiee or four times will do. \^ you have a race horse 
that flies the track yoti may break him « fit by blindf 'Ini ig im on the 
side he. flies the track, arsd practice so for some time, or you ma/ 
run l.im occasionally the contiary way round the track from ihe vv'?./ 



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he is accustomed to run. Some horses run unkindly under the 
spur. iMost race horses are whipped loo much. If )ou whip, strike 
different parts of the horse's body. Many need only encouraging by 
die voice ; and iftrained to obey it, it answers all purposes. 

ir you are on a prairie you may make \oiir horse feed al! night bv 
Idindfolding; him — when he will not run off. A horse that slips his 
bridle may ha prevented by driving some small tacks through the 
headslall, so inal when he pulls back, they will stick him. He will 
not try more than twice, and the memory of his failure will deter him 
afterwards. 

It a horse is wariled for a long race or journey, select one with a 
^onr" body (or a long ra.eand one with a short body for a short race. 

'J'o geiille a horse or mule take fhe oil of rhodium, oil of annis, oil of 
spike, three equal quantities, and let them smell it from a vial or from 
your hand. In all cases rubbing and patting the animal as above 
<{escribed. 

Another is to take from the leg the scurf or chesnut. Pulverise, pat 
it in a quill and blow m each nostril some three or four times. It 
makes him kind to you. 

The Spanish method of gentling horses is to milk in your hand the 
mare's milk. You mix it with salt, and let them lick it from your hand. 
By doin<T tids some ihree or four limes, he will become fond of you. 

The Virgiiua plan is to sicken a horse by giving him one or two 
pouncs rat bacon. 

The whip can be used to make a hoise come to you by whipping 
him over the thighs or hips, so that he will turn his face toward you 
U) clear his hips. Yet he is always fearlul ; when in a pasture will 
run from you. 

Receipt for tamino; horses, — One pound of oatmeal, quarter pound 
honey, half pound luurence made iiUo a cake and baked. Put the 
<'ake into your bosom and keep it there until it swets. and when the 
horse has fasted twelve or twenty-four hours, give it to him to eat, 
:luMi use him. 

Another is to ^ive the horse sickening mediciiie ; then use him. I 
have used lobMcco by putting it in the mouth or on the skin. The 
juicfc is too strong and will kill. You fhould w ash l.im in water or 
swim biro. 

To ni'ikH horses v.sed to steam engines or carriages. — Take him to ihe 
i'lace by leading him. rubbirii on the face and so forth. Remain 
ihere for some ten minutes; then repeat and stand where they pass 



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for ihree or four times, and by such treatment he will soon get ^ve ' 
<i\[ shyaes?. Take him where wagons stand or where many are pass 
in», some three or four times ihe same day if possible. 

^If a horse 6a //t^.— Arrange it so as to start the team independent ol 
li.im. Drive fifteen or twenty yards and stop, start again in the same 
manner and stop again. Every time you start touch him lightly with 
the whip. After a lew trials oV this kind he will pull true and kmdly. 
Manner of standing a horse — A horse should stand with his feet 
well under him, as he is more free in his motion, W'U be clear footed, 
trind will get down hill and over rough ground well. If a horse stands 
with one fore foot out, it is occasioned by a strain in the shoulder or 
ihe Sweeney. When he is foundered, you will see him endeavor to 
hold himseh up b) his hind legs fore feet out. 

If you suspect string halt or spavin, take him into water, if he lias 
any defect it will show. 

Be cautious ot a horse that is cowbellied: That has his body not 
well lined with ribs, as the body is thin, and will shake in last motion, 
ir'iwe. the cholic, scours and founder. Select a good chest and body, 
s'upiorted by the ribs. In conclusion I would say to horse breeders, 
i)e kind and gentle to your foals, and you will seldom have vicious 
horses to tame. 

I will append some rules for judging the forms of a hoise, for the 
'dd maxim is a good one: that blood is blood, but form is superiority. 
The horse to be perfect should in three things re5end)le each ol the 
following animals. 1st. A woman in vvide chest, plump quarters, and 
longhair. 2. A lion in boldness, stateliness and fire. 3. A bull in 
wid'e chest, plump quarters and ions hair. 4. A mule in hoof, strength 
add perseveivnce. 5. A deer in liead, legs and hair. 6. A sheep^in face, 
patience and mildness. 7. A woll in breast, loin and lap. S. A \ox 
in her tail and trot. 9. A cat in walk, action and leap. lO. A snake 
IP sight, memory of supleness. 

To srcatle (y;///^.— Vou will apply to the no«^^ a mixture ol the oi! 
of spike and o'l of rhodium, oil of annis as spoken of in the case ol 
horses in a phiaU or on your hdkf; and in twenty or thi (y minut( s 
vou will see them quiet. It is neces.-arv to rub and pat thenj 
often, after thev are quiet. You may in ^..e hour work the ox and 
milk' (he cow." I find it applicable to all the animals 1 have seen, 
c. ~ _^ 

Diseases of the. horse and the cure, —T\\q f(dlowing are the n ^^\: 
i^ommon disease? of the horse with their remedies. Most ilis -a-e:. ( 



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show themselves in a horse's eyes and eoat. If his eye is dull and 
watery and his cole ruff and dead to the touch the animal is diseased. 

Big Head,— In this disease the face wives on the parts affected. 
They are the two ligatures that play up and down on each 
aide of the nose. When a horse uses his lips, they are to be cut 
where they leave the eyes and where they terminate at the noie 
and withdrawn at the upper cut. 

th'g Jazo, — You find the cords af!ected as in the big head. Tieat 
them as in ihat case. You may find his shoulders stiff, if so treat 
him as in sweeny. 

Blind Staggers — Caused by eating unsound corn or hay, and which 
drives blood to the head and affects the eyes and stomach. Cured 
by bleeding from the tail from one to two gallons of blood. Then 
give an active purge aud injection, Bruises, if bad. — Bleed and 
bathe (our limts a day in cool water, to cool the parts. Exeicise as 
little as possible in all cases of sores. 

Cholic — Caused by want of Digestion, — excited fever. — quick 
pulse, sweating and swelling. Cured by bathing with cold water. 
If the eyes are infiamed, bleed. Cause them to sneeze by taking m 
your mouih some salt and blowing in the nose. If water is not to bo 
lound you may relieve the horse by burning cotton or cotton rags 
under his nose so as to cause him to sweat. Sprinkle some dust on 
the cotton to prevent it from burnins: too fast. Cause free action on 
ihe bowels. 

Cool Disieinper — As known by swelling under or about the jaws 
;nid cough.— Cured by bleeding from the neck as much as the horst^ 
will bare from half to two gallons, and repeat if not better till the 
liiird day. Give a mash of scald oats, bran or meal, half gallon well 
mixed in a trouo-h, so as not to cause him ^o extend the head to the 
ground; as that would cause swelling. 

Colas, — Caused by being warm, and rain on the hoise for days, or 
^';j!<(tina JM triud. Cured by bleeding, washing and green foo). 

Eyef M'jon Changing. — It is best to feed on lii^ht food and bleed 
>0(netinie«. The tootlie in front of the jaw teeth being extracted will 
Uive relief. You can do this with a hammer and punch. Eyes are 
-OiOf times infllamed by fine hairs on the inside of the lids-, pulling them 
out irives relieJ. 

Fan-y is known by swelled spotches under the beily, — Cured by 
M^^edii^g and wa.«hiiitj, --.s in Distemper; which in all cases repeat ou 
iV.x". third finy if not amcfided. 



Parcin is caused by a long run of the Surfeit. — Symptoms, issues 
from the the noslrils, some times (rom one, then from the other, anil 
change of color. Cure, — As soon as you see the case, bleed freely and 
purge; give Cherry and Dog wood bark, and some times Columbia 
Poplar bark, beaten up fine in food; 4 doses for a man is enough for 
a horse. You may give it in small doses. Mind, repeat the bleeding 
once a week, 

Fever is caused from want of change in food, want of, or too much, 
exercise. — Cured by rest, turning on grass, or bleeding; mash of scald- 
ed meal and oats, 1 oz. of salt petre and sulphur. 

Fistula is caused by a bruise, or sprain, or i'lghi raining. Cured by 
raising the skin on each side ot the neck, run a small hot iron through 
the skin, cause the crease to fall; that cures it. If it has been broken 
you may open the place, so as to get your finger in and you will find 
bubbles or sooieth ing like eggs, vvhich being removed it is cured. — 
Horses arched in the neck and mules never have this disease. 

Founder. — As ^oon as you discover founder in your horse, wrap his 
legs in straw or ^ lankets and keep them in a sweat, by poring hot wa- 
ter on them, for One hour; if not relieved, bleed him in each fore foot 
only. Be careful not to open two orifices at once, as this will imme- 
diately stop the bleeding. The frog of the foot is sometimes bruised 
so as to cause lameness; it can be detected by pressing on that part 
ot the foot. In a case where the frog is too f^al, it should be trimmed 
and the horse shod. 

Glanders is caused by a ^y, vvhich deposits its eggs in the nose of the 
hoise; the eggs hatch, form worms, which produce the bad smell. A 
cure can be efTecied by putting two cotton balls in the nostrils and 
setting fire to them. The horse either sneezes and throws them oui 
or they are suflfocaled by the smoke. So soon as the burning is cured 
the horse is well. Horses have, within the nostrils, a small orifice in- 
to the head, which can be seen by opening the nostrils a little. It 
runs in the glanders. Examine before you purchase to see if free fron^ 
matter, 

Greazy Heels comes from the scratches and is hard to cure. Cure^ 
— Use cooper's vinegar as wash. 

Graz^e/.—The horse rears up and appears defective in his loine, 
caused by costiveness—dung pressing on the neck Of the bladder. Cure 
— Bleed and purge. 

Hide Bound, — In this disease, the horse appears dull; his skin i« 
tight on his bones. It is caused from the want of water and of food. 



Bleed and give sassafras or ppice wood tea in mashes. Slippery elm 
is also good in this disease. 

Hoof Bound. — In this disease the heels are contraeled and the horse 
goes cripling. Shoe with a shoe of soft iron and rasp the hoof very 
thin in front; then, with the tongs, open the heel of the shoe a little. 
Keep the iioof greased and the disease will disappear. Manj a horse 
has his shoulder cut and scarified when this is really the cause of lame- 
ness. 

Hooks. — You may know by throwing the head up when the eye- 
washer will appear enlarged and nearly cover the eye. To cut them 
out side-line the horse and twist his nose; then run a needle and thread 
through the washer and, pulling it out, cut away the horny substance 
without cutting through the washer. 

Lumpers is caused by feeding on corn and want of cooling food. — 
Horses never have it or. grass. When it hurts a horse he rubs his tail 
Cured by scraping the bars of the mouth a little. Never burn it; it is 
useless and cruel. 

Poisonfrom Snake Bite. — This poison may be cured by wetting lobe- 
!y and bind to the part; or, a cure may be effected by scraping the 
part and burning it slightly with gun powder. 

Poison {known as milk sickness) is caused bv wild food. Sometimes 
the horse will not complain until exercised. Do not exercise him, but 
bleed freely four days, as much as he can bear, and all is well. 

Poison of other kinds. — Some seem to vomil. 1 am at a loss for a 
cure, but would recommend sweating and bleeding. 

Scoujs is caused by eating grass tl at has not had sun enough to make 
it svveet and then too much exercise. Cure, — If the horse is dis- 
charging blood, bleed him a little and bathe in cold water, giving 
him dry food, with a piece of alum about as big as a plum, pounded in it 

Scalls from Saddle or Gear.- -Wash well in cold water some 4 time.s 
a day, and bathe it until it is cool; and, in case it will not inflame or 
matter, grease it at night. 

For Scalls by Water. — Fine soap is good. 

In Scratches the legs swell and crack and the hair comes ofT. Wash 
in copperas or bUiestonc water and exercise freely; or, clean the parts 
well with soap suds, and then grease with lard and sulphur. 

.Sore Tongue is known by the horse salivating and refusing to eat. 
Bleed them; fasten some salt petre and alum on the bridle bilt. 

Surfeit is known by the skin breaking out in small lumps. Bleed 
and mash as in Distemper. 



Swincy is caused from slrnins— is most commonly in the shoulder. 
Cut through the skin at the lower part of its adherence to the bone and 
introduce a smooth paddle and raise the skin from the flesh wherever 
it adheres, then introduce about a thimble full of salt into the wound 
and keep the parts below greased, to prevent the matter which will 
ru.i from excoriating the skin. Swiney in the hips is treated in the 



same wav. 



Watering.— It is all important for their healTn to give horses good 
water. You see colts muddy the water when teething and horses sta- 
bled to mucater dirt, but it 'is only to pur^e them, as they wallow m 
water to cool themselves when feverish. 

For Wounds— Cuts and Snags— Bn\he in cold water to keep the 
swelling down and, at night, put on the sore seme honey. 

Worms or Botls may be known by the horse rolling and often looking; 
round to his side strefching himself and sonr.c times swelling. Give new 
n^iik — {I'r.m one to two galons. You never see the bott fly about cat- 
tle. Botts may be relieved by half pt tar and lard cake — a good purge^ 
Ydlow Water. — Symptoms— Gums yellow, hair in main and tail 
comes out without the routs. Cure—Bleed freely, then give dogwood 
and cherry bark in the food, with alum and rausin, as they carry oflf 
the water. In all rases of disease, repeat the treatment until better. 
The health of horses is greatly promoted by rendering them as com- 
fortable as possible, and exarcise them gently night and morning from 
two to lour miles. The bowels act as soon as the horse comes to the 
air and moves about. They should not be kept standing tco long in 
one position, as it is tiresome to them and injures theii health. As a 
general rule, to preserve the health ot your horse, you should either 
dry him, or turn loose to wallow in the dust to dry himself, as soon as 
yoa stop from a lide that raised the sweat. Most of the diseases of the 
horse are caused by the sudden check of perspiration he suflfcrs m the 
capricious treatment he often receives. Horses in a state of nature are 
subject to few diseases. ludulge the horse as far as practical in his na- 
tural habits; of these, wallowing is the most healthful 

Of Cattle and Sheep. — To cure cattle o( sore throat. — As soon 
as you see your cows' eyes dull and watering and ears hang down, you 
will bleed freely and bathe in cold water. 

To Fatten an old Oxor Co7i\--?Ap-eA them treely; they will be thrifty 
Sheep are subject to the rot, caused by the hole between the toes, 
being stopped. Open them; they will be well in two days, some tims^^ 
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RECEIPTS FOR THE CURE OF DISEASES lA' HOkSEs 

WHICH HAVE HITHERTO BEEN COASIDERED 

mCURABLE! 



For Big-head or Jaiv. — Take ijalf pint of Turpentine, one ounce of 
Camphor, one ounce Corrosive Sublinnate, mix and let stand for a day 
and it is fit for use. Use about one table spoonful on each side of the 
head or jaw, bathe the parts well with a hot iron. Do this once a day 
until you use all the medicine; at the same time, commence giving Sul- 
phur, about one quarter of a pound at a dose, until you give three or 
four pounds; do this every four or five days; bleed modeiately every 
sixth day for five or six times, and keep your horse out of wet weather 
while doctoring him. This medicine is poison. 

Pole EviL — Use about the same quantity of the same medicine, al- 
wa}s washing the sore well^if broke, with warm water and soap — bo- 
fore applying the medicine; bleed some three or four times and give 
three or four doses of Sulphur, always bathing it with a hot iron. 

For Bone, Bog, or Blood Spavin. — Make use of the same receipt and 
same quantity, omitting the bleeding and Sulphur, but bathe well es- 
pecially for Bone Spavin. 

For Foot EviL — You will use the same medicine, omitting the bath- 
ing, keeping them out of wet weather or dew, and give three or four 
doses of Sulphur and bleed two or three times. 

For Ring Bone» — Use the same medicine and bathe the part well, 
omitting the Sulphur and bleeding. 

Foj' Splint, Saddle Galls, or any hard bony substances arising from 
Kicks, Blows or Sprains. — Use the same medicine, omitting the bleed- 
ing and Sulphur, but bathe well. 

Fistula, — Take one half pint Turpentine, one ounce Camphor, one 
ounce Corrosive Sublimate, pulverized, mix and let stand for a day and 
it is fit for use. Use about two table spoonsful on each side and bathe 
well with a hot iron; do this once a day until you use all the medicine. 
Bleed on first, fifth and tenth mornings. Give three or four doses Sul- 
phur. 

For Swiney. — Take as many different kinds of grease asyou can con- 
veniently get, (one of which should be of the oldest bacon you can ob- 



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tain,) add to this me dozen pods Red Pepper; stew all together; then 
add one ounce of Cannphor, three or four spoonsful ot Turpentine, and 
lub in well once or twice a day. Bleed on first and sixth days. 

For Big Shoulder- Take one pint of French Brandy and as much 
Aquafortis as will make it sour, so as to make it bite the tongue, then 
add ounce ot Bkiestone* one ounce Corrosive Sublimate, one ounce of 
Camphor, two vials Oil of Spike, one and a halt gills Turpentme; mix 
all together and toke a hair brush and rub it in. Do this two or three 
times, always bathing it well with a hot iron; do this every other day; 
f)leed two or three times- and give three or four doses Sulphur and keep 
them o utof bad weather. 

Fo7- Weak or Inflamed Eye^, — Take ten grains Calomel, two grains 
Red Percipitdte; mix it well and add to this quantity one tea spoonful 
of fresh Butter; mix it well and put a small quantity in the eye with a 
feather once a day, using a wash at the same time made by adding one 
half ounce of Laudanum to one pint water. Bleed some two or three 
Hmes in eight or ten days. 

For Glanders. — Make a strong decoction of Tobacco boiled, weaken 
riccording to the symptoms, add one third pint of this to one pint of 
water and give this quantity every other day. Give your horse a quar- 
ter pound Sulphur every fourth or fifth morning until you use two or 
three pounds; bleed once a week for three or four weeks; at the same 
time, make weak tea of Burdock, Yellow Paplar and Sarsaparilla, let 
them be his constant drink. 

For Founder. — As quick as you find your horse is foundered, bleed 
him in the neck in proportion to the greatness of the founder, then 
diaw his head up and give him one pint of salt added to one quart of 
water, strained; then wet the edge of his hoofs with Turpentine. 

For Bots. — Take one pint of new milk, one pint molasses and drench 
your horse; in some twenty minutes, give your horse one quart sage 
lea, warm as he can drink it; in one hour, give your horse one pint of 
I/inseed Oil* 

For C/iolic,—[n the first place, you will bleed your horse freely, then 
get half ounce of Laudanum,, one gill of Whiskey, three spoonsful of 
Turpentine, put them in a pint bottle and fill it with warm water and 
drench your horse. 



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